when is us postage stampp increase to take effect

The USPS stamp price increase is scheduled to take effect on July 12, 2026. USPS said the new rates include a 4-cent increase for a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, from 78 cents to 82 cents.

What to know

• The change is part of USPS mailing services price updates.

• The Postal Regulatory Commission reviews the filing before the rates take effect.

• USPS also said there were no stamp price changes in January 2026 , so this July change is the next expected increase.

Why people are asking

Stamp price changes often get talked about as a yearly or mid-year update, so the date matters if you want to buy stamps before the new price starts. In this case, the key date is July 12.

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